Western Mindanao Command

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Western Mindanao Command

Active| August 28, 2006 - Present
Country|  Philippines
Role| Conventional and Unconventional Warfare, Anti-Guerrilla Operations
Part of| Under the Armed Forces of the Philippines
Garrison/HQ| Camp General Navarro, Zamboanga City
Nickname(s)| WestMinCom
Motto(s)| Kapayaan
Peace
Anniversaries| August 28
Engagements| Anti-guerilla operations against the NPA, MILF, ASG, and local criminal elements
Commanders
Current
commander| LtGen. William Gonzales, AFP[1]
Notable
commanders| LtGen. Eugenio Cedo, AFP
LtGen. Nelson Allaga, AFP
LtGen. Carlito G. Galvez Jr., AFP
LtGen. Cirilito E. Sobejana, AFP
Insignia
Unit Patch| Western Mindanao Command Emblem

Military unit

The Western Mindanao Command (abbrv. as WESTMINCOM) is the Armed Forces of the Philippines' unified command in charge of the Zamboanga Peninsula, Northern Mindanao, and the BARMM. It is responsible for the defense of these areas against external aggression, as well as combating terrorism and insurgency. It is also one of the government organizations advocating the "Culture of Peace" in Mindanao.

## Organization[edit]

The following are the units that are under the Western Mindanao Command.

* 1st Infantry (TABAK) Division, PA
* 6th Infantry Division, PA
* 11th Infantry (Alakdan) Division, PA
* 2nd Scout Ranger Battalion, PA
* 1st Light Reaction Battalion, PA
* 3rd Air Division, PAF
* Naval Forces Western Mindanao, PN

## Operations[edit]

* Anti-guerrilla operations against the New People's Army.
* Anti-terrorist operations against the Abu Sayyaf operating in their AOR.
* Anti-terrorist operations against Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant in the Battle of Marawi.

## Lineage of Commander[edit]

* LtGen. Eugenio V. Cedo, AFP – (28 August 2006 – 05 September 2007)
* LtGen. Nelson N. Allaga, AFP – (05 September 2007 – 16 July 2009)
* LtGen. Benjamin M. Dolorfino, AFP – (16 July 2009 – 10 November 2010)
* LtGen. Raymundo B. Ferrer, AFP – (10 November 2010 – 22 January 2012)
* LtGen. Noel A. Coballes, AFP – (22 January 2012 - 22 October 2012)
* LtGen. Rey C. Ardo, AFP – (22 October 2012 – 08 November 2013)
* LtGen. Rustico O. Guerrero, AFP – (08 November 2013 – 24 November 2015)
* LtGen. Mayoralgo M. Dela Cruz, AFP – (24 November 2015 – 17 January 2017)
* LtGen. Carlito G. Galvez Jr., AFP – (17 January 2017 – 18 May 2018)
* LtGen. Arnel B. Dela Vega, AFP – (18 May 2018 – 28 June 2019)
* LtGen. Cirilito E. Sobejana, AFP – (28 June 2019 – 18 August 2020)
* LtGen. Corleto S. Vinluan Jr., AFP – (18 August 2020 – 24 August 2021)
* MGen. Generoso M. Ponio, PA – (24 August 2021 – 23 September 2021) (acting)
* LtGen. Alfredo V. Rosario Jr., AFP – (23 September 2021 – 04 October 2022) [2]
* BGen. Arturo G. Rojas, PN(M) – (04 October 2022 – 20 January 2023) (acting)
* LtGen. Roy M. Galido, AFP – (20 January 2023 - 26 August 2023)
* MGen.Steve D Crespillo, PA - (26 August 2023 - 3 November 2023)
* Lt.Gen. William Gonzales - (3 November - Present)[3]

## Gallery[edit]

U.S. Ambassador for the Republic of the Philippines, Kristie A. Kenney, meets with Western Mindanao Command Chief Major General Nelson Allaga

## References[edit]

1. ^ Cabrera, Ferdinandh B. (4 November 2023). "New WestMinCom commander vows support to Marcos peace agenda". OPAPRU.
2. ^ "Duterte names new chiefs for AFP Visayas, Western Mindanao".
3. ^ https://peace.gov.ph/2023/11/new-westmincom-commander-vows-support-to-marcos-peace-agenda/

* AFP GO# 1035 Section II
* Philippine Army: The First 100 Years
* Military Science 21 ROTC Manual, NCR RCDG, ARESCOM

## External links[edit]

* Official Site of the AFP

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Moro conflict

Prelude|

* Drug abuse
* Gun cultures
* Poverty
* Racism
* Rido
* Piracy
* Jabidah massacre (1968)
* Manili massacre (1971)
* Tacub massacre (1971)
* Palimbang massacre (1974)

Rebel groups|

| Pro-autonomy or independence|

* Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF)
* Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF)
* MNLF Executive Council of 15 (MNLF EC-15)

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Islamists|

* Abu Sayyaf (ASG)
* Ansar Khalifa Philippines (AKP)
* Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF)
* Khalifa Islamiyah Mindanao (KIM)
* Maute group (MG)

Leaders|

| Pro-autonomy or independence|

* Nur Misuari (MNLF)
* Mus Sema (MNLF EC-15)
* Murad Ebrahim (MILF)

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Islamists|

* Isnilon Hapilon (ASG)
* Khadaffy Janjalani (ASG)
* Ameril Umbra Kato (BIFF)
* Albader Parad (ASG)
* Abu Sabaya (ASG)
* Radullan Sahiron (ASG)
* Jainal Antel Sali Jr. (ASG)
* Ahmed Santos (RSM)
* Hamsiraji Marusi Sali (ASG)
* Omar Maute (MG)
* Abdullah Maute (MG)

Incidents|

* Battle off Mukah (1862)
* Battle of Jolo (1974)
* Patikul massacre (1977)
* Pata Island massacre (1981)
* Ipil massacre (1995)
* Philippine campaign against the Moro Islamic Liberation Front and the Battle of Camp Abubakar (2000)
* Misuari rebellion (2001)
* Operation Enduring Freedom – Philippines (2002–2015)
* Basilan beheading incident (2007)
* Cotabato conflict (2008)
* Lahad Datu standoff (2013)
* Zamboanga City crisis (2013)
* Operation Darkhorse (2014)
* Battle of Basilan (2014)
* Mamasapano clash (2015)
* Battle of Tipo-Tipo (2016)
* Butig clashes (2016)
* Bohol clashes (2017)
* Siege of Marawi (2017)
* Ungkaya Pukan clash  (2022)

Incidents involving
civilians|

* Lahad Datu ambush (1985)
* Ozamiz Ferry Bombing (2000)
* Sipadan kidnappings (2000)
* Rizal Day bombings (2000)
* Dos Palmas kidnappings (2000–2001)
* Siege of Lamitan (2001)
* Zamboanga City bombings (2002)
* SuperFerry 14 bombing (2004)
* Central Mindanao bombings (2006)
* Mindanao bombings (2009)
* Maguindanao massacre (2009)
* Bukidnon bus bombing (2014)
* Davao City bombing (2016)
* Jolo Cathedral bombings (2019)
* Jolo bombings (2020)
* Datu Paglas market occupation (2021)
* Mindanao State University bombing (2023)

Peace process|

* 1976 Tripoli Agreement (MNLF)
* 1987 Jeddah Accord (MNLF)
* 1996 Final Peace Agreement (MNLF)
* 2012 Framework Agreement on the Bangsamoro (MILF)
* 2014 Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (MILF)

Security zones
and peace monitoring|

* AFP Western Mindanao Command
* AFP Eastern Mindanao Command
* Eastern Sabah Security Command
* Eastern Sabah Security Zone
* International Monitoring Team
* Joint Peace and Security Team

Related articles|

* Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
* Bangsamoro Organic Law
* Bangsamoro Autonomous Region
* Bangsamoro Republik
* Cross border attacks in Sabah
* Ilaga
* Moro people
* Proclamation No. 216
* Refugees

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Armed Forces of the Philippines

Armed Forces
of the Philippines
(AFP)|

* General Headquarters and Headquarters Service Command (GHQ-HSC)
* Presidential Security Group (PSG)
* Philippine Military Academy (PMA)
* Armed Forces of the Philippines Command and General Staff College (AFP-CGSC)
* Armed Forces of the Philippines Reserve Command (AFP-RESCOM)
* Northern Luzon Command (AFP-NOLCOM)
* Southern Luzon Command (AFP-SOLCOM)
* AFP Joint Task Force - National Capital Region (JTF-NCR)
* Visayas Command (AFP-VISCOM)
* Western Command (AFP-WESCOM)
* Eastern Mindanao Command (AFP-EASTMINCOM)
* Western Mindanao Command (AFP-WESTMINCOM)
* Special Operations Command (AFP-SOCOM)
* Peacekeeping Operations Center (AFP-PKOC)

Leadership|

* President
* Secretary of National Defense
* Chairman of the Joint Chiefs
* Chief of the Army
* Chief of the Navy
* Chief of the Air Force
* Commandant of the Marine Corps

Army|

Army Reserve Command (ARESCOM)

Air Force|

* Air Force Reserve Command
* Air Education and Training Command

Navy|

* Marine Corps
* Navy Reserve Command

Coast Guard|

Coast Guard Auxiliary

Wars and conflicts|

* Philippine Revolution
* Spanish–American War
* Philippine–American War
* Moro (1899−1913)
* World War II
* Hukbalahap
* Cold War
* Korean War
* Vietnam War
* New People's Army
* Moro (1969−2019)
* Operation Enduring Freedom

See also: Reserve Officers' Training Corps • Military Ordinariate of the Philippines

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